Israel’s Raid On Gaza Hospital Raises Questions
Israel’s raid on Gaza hospital raises questions as Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza remains a focal point of conflict as Israeli forces continue their raids for the second consecutive day.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuNov 16, 20236.3K Shares122.3K Views
Israel’s raid on Gaza hospital raises questionsas Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza remains a focal point of conflict as Israeli forces continue their raids for the second consecutive day.
The Israeli military asserts that the hospital, Gaza's largest medical facility, serves as a Hamas command center, a claim met with skepticism and strong denial by the Palestinian side.
What Israel Claims To Have Found
Israeli troops initiated the raid at 2 am on Wednesday, targeting the medical complex. Alleging that Hamas is using the hospital as a command center, the Israeli army claims to have found substantial evidence supporting their assertion during the ongoing raids.
The Israeli military released video footage from inside an undisclosed building within the hospital, showcasing three duffel bags allegedly hidden in an MRI lab.
The contents of these bags, according to the military, included assault rifles, grenades, Hamas uniforms, flak jackets, assault rifles without ammunition clips, and a laptop.
Israeli military spokesperson Jonathan Conricus emphasized that such weapons have no place inside a hospital and suggested that the findings represent only the tip of the iceberg.
“„A few of the most interesting things that we found totally confirms, without any doubt, that Hamas systematically uses hospitals in their military operations, in violation of international law.- Israeli military spokesperson Jonathan Conricus
Hamas Tunnels And Military Command Claims
Contrary to Israel's claims, more than 24 hours into the raid, the Israeli army has not presented evidence of either Hamas-run tunnels or a military command center under the hospital. The absence of such evidence raises questions about the veracity of Israel's assertions.
The general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, Mustafa Barghouti, expressed doubt about the evidence Israel provided.
He asserted that there was insufficient evidence to support his claim that the army could have easily planted the videos, despite the display of a Kalashnikov and a laptop.
Hamas Response
Hamas has vehemently denied the latest statements by the Israeli military, accusing them of lying and orchestrating the placement of weapons in the hospital.
Senior Hamas member Ezzat El Rashq called for an independent committee from the United Nations, the World HealthOrganization, and the International Committee of the Red Cross to verify Israel's claims regarding tunnels under Gaza hospitals.
“„The occupation forces are still lying … as they brought some weapons, clothes and tools and placed them in the hospital in a scandalous manner.- Senior Hamas member Ezzat El Rashq
Mustafa Barghouti noted that Israel has consistently rejected calls for an independent, international investigation, suggesting that they resist scrutiny because they are aware of the falsehoods in their claims.
“„All they’ve shown is a Kalashnikov and a laptop that they could have put there easily and claim that it was found there.- Mustafa Barghouti, the general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative
Ongoing Situation In Al-Shifa
According to Hani Mahmoud of Al Jazeerawho is reporting from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Israel's military is still attacking al-Shifa with troops stationed on all sides of the hospital.
The destruction of the specialized surgery building within the medical facility has left partitions, walls, and medical equipment completely demolished. Hundreds of patients, along with doctors, nurses, and over 2,000 othersseeking shelter, remain in the hospital.
As the conflict intensifies, concerns grow about the impact on civilians, the destruction of medical facilities, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The international community closely watches developments in this deeply contentious situation.
Final Words
In the heart of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the ongoing raids on Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital underscore a complex narrative of claims and counterclaims.
While Israel asserts that the hospital serves as a Hamas command center, skeptics question the evidence presented and the lack of proof regarding the alleged tunnels.
As the destruction unfolds and international calls for independent verification persist, the situation remains tense, with the focus shifting to the impact on civilians and the destruction of critical medical facilities amid a deeply contentious conflict.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
Reviewer
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